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military technology, such as precision munitions, the f-35 joint strike fighter, the v-22 osprey. israel is the only country in the world to receive it from the united states. and engaging in extensive training and joint exercises in areas of special operations, missile defense, and search-and- rescue. unprecedented levels. these examples and a lot more should make crystal clear our commitment to preserve israel's qualitative military edge so that israel can defend itself by itself against any threat. and when israel, or if israel were to come under attack by terrorists on its borders or by an international organization, we will always stand up for israel's right to defend itself. and the united states is always particularly prepared to be the first and fastest to israel's side in any time of crisis. we approach this challenge believing that israel has to be strong to make peace, but that peace will also make israel stronger. and we are convinced that the greatest security will actually come from a two-state solution that brings israel lasting peace. shared prosperity throughout t
military technology, such as precision munitions, the f-35 joint strike fighter, the v-22 osprey. israel is the only country in the world to receive it from the united states. and engaging in extensive training and joint exercises in areas of special operations, missile defense, and search-and- rescue. unprecedented levels. these examples and a lot more should make crystal clear our commitment to preserve israel's qualitative military edge so that israel can defend itself by itself against any...
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promoting bonds of cooperation with israel's neighbors. that did not happen right away, of course, but israel has always known it is strongest when it extends its hand in peace, when it is in the high moral ground. that is why the declaration of independence of israel went on to state from day one that israel would "do its share in a common effort for the advancement of the entire middle east." the entire middle east. that was the vision of the founding fathers. now, i understand that some think the current upheaval in the region makes this an inopportune time to try for peace, but i happen to agree with what prime minister netanyahu wrote in a rather remarkable open letter to the citizens of israel that he wrote in the beginning of these negotiations. he wrote that the dawn of a new era in the region is exactly the right time to recast israel's relationships and to change the narrative with a new generation that is starting to make its voice is heard -- voices heard. -- make it voices heard. recent events have created incentives and oppor
promoting bonds of cooperation with israel's neighbors. that did not happen right away, of course, but israel has always known it is strongest when it extends its hand in peace, when it is in the high moral ground. that is why the declaration of independence of israel went on to state from day one that israel would "do its share in a common effort for the advancement of the entire middle east." the entire middle east. that was the vision of the founding fathers. now, i understand that...
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related to gas-electric coordination, we've been working on this now for about 22 months at the commission. we've had a series of season technical conferences, the first five were regional in nature, then we dug down to a series of issues. the first set on communication, whether people are comfortable talking to each other. when there's typically a weather-related supply squeeze, then we talked about the timing mismatch of the gas trading day and the electric trading day. of i'm happy to report that as a commission we issued a final rule on a communication protocol just last month. and be i want to thank omb, i don't know who it was, but be they made an effort to make sure we could have a 30-day turn around on that rule so it would be effective december 23rd, before we go into the really tight heating season this year. so they deserve some thanks for that. on electric reliability we do have an impending issue related to the effectiveness of the math rule, and i just want the committee to be aware of the fact that we're looking at some potentially some pretty tight situations in the midwest
related to gas-electric coordination, we've been working on this now for about 22 months at the commission. we've had a series of season technical conferences, the first five were regional in nature, then we dug down to a series of issues. the first set on communication, whether people are comfortable talking to each other. when there's typically a weather-related supply squeeze, then we talked about the timing mismatch of the gas trading day and the electric trading day. of i'm happy to report...
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of the 47 million americans receiving food stamps, 22 million of the 47 million are children. one million veterans. nine million elderly and disabled. three-fourths of the recipients of food stamps fall into that category -- children, veterans, elderly and disabled -- and yet we are up against a battle on the farm bill about whether we're going to make deep cuts in food stamps. now, it seems to me that this is counterproductive. we should be helping working families get by, those who struggle paycheck to paycheck, to at least feed their children. going back to the point that's been made by the senator from ohio, when you look across the board at the vulnerability of working families, it's wages, it's that food on the table, and many times turns out to be health insurance. the number-one reason for bankruptcy in america today is people -- people's failure to be able to pay their medical bills. and what we're trying to do with the affordable care act is to say to everyone -- in my state, 1.8 million uninsured people in illinois -- we're going to give you a chance maybe for the f
of the 47 million americans receiving food stamps, 22 million of the 47 million are children. one million veterans. nine million elderly and disabled. three-fourths of the recipients of food stamps fall into that category -- children, veterans, elderly and disabled -- and yet we are up against a battle on the farm bill about whether we're going to make deep cuts in food stamps. now, it seems to me that this is counterproductive. we should be helping working families get by, those who struggle...
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and could ask other members to declare any special interest? >> thank you. i have written two articles for the garden on this issue which i was paid for. >> thank you very much. i should say we're all guardian readers, some were avidly than others, so we all declare our interest. as we do this morning. mr. rusbridger, start with some facts and members of the committee will, and probe you on a number of issues. can we just declared at the start that this reference made to some newspapers that you have been compelled to commit against your wishes. we wrote you an invite you to comment and you are here as part of that inquiry. you don't feel under any compulsion, do you? >> i wasn't aware of is optional, but i'm glad to be here. >> but you said yes, so there was no need to take that further. on the question of facts you said in your written evidence regarding that with respect to the information you got from mr. snowden, you only published 1% of the information that you were given, is that still correct? >> it's approximately correct. we continue to publish stu
and could ask other members to declare any special interest? >> thank you. i have written two articles for the garden on this issue which i was paid for. >> thank you very much. i should say we're all guardian readers, some were avidly than others, so we all declare our interest. as we do this morning. mr. rusbridger, start with some facts and members of the committee will, and probe you on a number of issues. can we just declared at the start that this reference made to some...
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of control over the last several executives not to mention the judicial branch that i served in for 22 years. i think it has exceeded its boundaries of the constitution. they were talking about the executive branch. the constitution if i remember correctly, the executive is the legislative branch. that would be congress. third is the judicial branch. my understanding of the writers of the constitution they put the most important one first. at least important last because we are selected and the guys on the other end are forever. in the middle is the executive branch. the president said that we are not a banana republic. there's a lot of definitions but my view of the banana republic is a lawless country. we are proud of the fact of the united states we are a country of the law, not people. but yet, we are in a situation where it means different things to different people and it is not enforced. like many have said, back home in texas they just don't understand where the president gets the authority to do some of these things without congressional intervention. i agree with the people t
of control over the last several executives not to mention the judicial branch that i served in for 22 years. i think it has exceeded its boundaries of the constitution. they were talking about the executive branch. the constitution if i remember correctly, the executive is the legislative branch. that would be congress. third is the judicial branch. my understanding of the writers of the constitution they put the most important one first. at least important last because we are selected and the...
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special rapporteur's. it includes many editors around the world. >> is the fact that a 29-year-old liar, 360,000 other people can access information suggests a potential enemies have access to it, to? >> it is in the witness statement that the national security advisor has been working on that assumption since snowden disappeared with the material. >> were you shocked by the revelation of the surveillance of allies by this country in places like the g20 01? >> again, the question of the public interest, the fact that president obama effectively had to concede that his country has been again president merkel, notes a mile from australia but they were intercepting heat in his life. that was the thing that led senator frank to say she had to review what was going on with that knowledge. and then you're a member of the united states came out and said, okay, we will stop bugging these gatherings of the ims, the european parliament. we don't know. there is some specific organization. the bridge gilding and peace
special rapporteur's. it includes many editors around the world. >> is the fact that a 29-year-old liar, 360,000 other people can access information suggests a potential enemies have access to it, to? >> it is in the witness statement that the national security advisor has been working on that assumption since snowden disappeared with the material. >> were you shocked by the revelation of the surveillance of allies by this country in places like the g20 01? >> again, the...
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i was a hiic report. gold standard of foreign relations committee staff report. you've been invested in this chemical weapons issue. it's spg you have written and spoken passionately about in your career. t great to be here. look, i think in to answer that question we need to look how the whole situation e volved with respect to our position on chemical weapons in syria. and how it unfolded. the united and -- world war one said that chemical weapons weapons of mass destruction are particularly heinous form of warfare. and so i believe it was appropriate for the president to draw a line on the use of chemical weapon in syria. yes, there are other terrible weapons being used in syria. but the international community recognized that line is one that we want to prohibit fromming with crossed. i sthowght the president was right to establish the red line. when the assad regime crossed the red line it was very appropriate for the president to say he was prepared to use limited force for a purpose of making sure that we deter any future use of chemical weapons. he did th
i was a hiic report. gold standard of foreign relations committee staff report. you've been invested in this chemical weapons issue. it's spg you have written and spoken passionately about in your career. t great to be here. look, i think in to answer that question we need to look how the whole situation e volved with respect to our position on chemical weapons in syria. and how it unfolded. the united and -- world war one said that chemical weapons weapons of mass destruction are particularly...
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this subcommittee and i thank the chairman for his work on this weekend for his cooperative finance with our site of the aisle. the va's share a common goal and that is ensuring veterans receive the best benefits in a timely fashion. i think we can continue to work together as a committee with the va to develop these tools and best practices and i look forward to hearing your testimony and see what options may be available to us as we move forward. with that, i yield back. thank you, mr. chairman. >> thank you, ms. titus. with that, i ask unanimous consent that chairman miller and the ranking member be able to participate in our hearing today. hearing no objections, so ordered. at this time, i would welcome our first panel to the table. your complete and written statements will be entered in the hearing record. mr. and mrs. price, thank you for your service and for being here this afternoon. mrs. price coming are now recognized for five minutes for your oral testimony. >> thank you, chairman. chairman runyan, ranking member of nine, members of the panel, better and faster to express grat
this subcommittee and i thank the chairman for his work on this weekend for his cooperative finance with our site of the aisle. the va's share a common goal and that is ensuring veterans receive the best benefits in a timely fashion. i think we can continue to work together as a committee with the va to develop these tools and best practices and i look forward to hearing your testimony and see what options may be available to us as we move forward. with that, i yield back. thank you, mr....
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. >> congressman, i think it points to the fact that the transmission is such a good technology because it can solve a multitude of challenges going forward. so again, i want to stay positive on the need for more transmission investment. this has regional benefits to implement in the country. >> i think to echo my colleagues comment, when we've dealt with the line as a merging transmission line i think it's a great example of the wealth and abundance of high electric facilities and possibilities coming down from canada that have a lot of the long-term needs with the emissions were no emissions but also the transmission would be key to nick that happened. a second come as you talk about the nuclear facility i'm very sensitive to the decisions of new yorkers about that plant. we are all facing a close down at the plant in california. just a heads up, replacing those large facilities in the huge urban centers is going to require other infrastructure to replace it so we are going to need support and developers are going to need support for building the infrastructure for the generation faci
. >> congressman, i think it points to the fact that the transmission is such a good technology because it can solve a multitude of challenges going forward. so again, i want to stay positive on the need for more transmission investment. this has regional benefits to implement in the country. >> i think to echo my colleagues comment, when we've dealt with the line as a merging transmission line i think it's a great example of the wealth and abundance of high electric facilities and...